ABOUT THE ARIZONA TAX CREDIT
When you donate thru the “Helping the Working Poor Az State Tax Credit program, your dollars help your most vulnerable neighbors lift themselves out of poverty- and as a State Tax Credit- you get 100% of your contribution back- dollar for dollar! Redirect your taxes to your community- and get your donation back!! As an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization, your donations to UWYC’s Helping the Working Poor Fund qualify for the AZ State Tax Credit, use the Umbrella Organization Code 20726 on your state tax form! Individuals can donate up to $421, and Married, filing jointly can donate up to $841-and get the money back!!!
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United Way Dollars stay in our community. With the diverse population and varied human needs in our area, United Way manages the tasks of vetting partner organizations for financial accountability, resource management, sustainability, and best business practices.
United Way of Yavapai County’s mission statement is to unite people, organizations, and resources to improve lives and build strong communities throughout Yavapai County. We can do this through focusing on our three impact areas: Education, Health, and Financial Stability. With your help, we can LIVE UNITED in Yavapai County.
United Way of Yavapai County’s 2024 Campaign Kick-Off Event Photo Gallery
This year’s 1920’s themed event was a “roaring good time” for all who attended! United Way of Yavapai County (UWYC) is grateful for the support from our local community leaders, partnering agencies, donors, and of course, our amazing staff and Board of Directors. This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the collective impact UWYC achieves with our agency and community partnerships.
IMPACT:
EDUCATION
We help children get a strong start in life, start school ready to succeed, and build critical reading skills to equip them for success in school, work and life.
IMPACT:
FINANCIAL STABILITY
We give people the education and tools to get better jobs and build a solid foundation that improves their lives and the lives of their children.
IMPACT:
HEALTH
We build stronger communities where families have increased access to health care, as well as healthy foods, activities and environments, creating healthier beginnings and healthier lives.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement Of Principle
We take the broadest possible view of diversity.
We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and the employee must have equal access to solving community problems.
We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.
Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.
UNITED WAY OF YAVAPAI COUNTY
The United Way of Yavapai County envisions communities where everyone has access to the building blocks for a good life:
- a quality education that leads to a stable job
- enough income to support a family through retirement
- and resources to sustain good health
We achieve these goals by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good. Read our mission statement and our strategies.
OUR VALUES
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